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6 Birmingham artists inspired by COVID to make incredible art
It’s no secret Birmingham is brimming with talented creatives. And despite the state of the world over the last year, these six local artists have turned uncertainty into creativity—continuing to make art that inspires, educates and uplifts. Get to know…
4 Birminghamians on Their Hispanic Heritage in the City
Sept 15th through Oct 15th is Hispanic Heritage month! Hispanic Heritage month is split between these two months to celebrate many Latin American countries gaining independence. Although some events have changed because of Covid-19, nothing will stop Birmingham’s Hispanics and…
Unlike anything else in history—what’s it really like being a college student in 2020?
2020 will be a year remembered and taught in school for decades to come. For college students, their experience will be like none other in history. We caught up with a college freshman and a college senior in Birmingham to…
See how Birmingham churches are celebrating first virtual Easter week in history
As we all know, Easter is going to be very different this year because of the COVID-19 crisis.
7 things to be thankful for in Birmingham this week
There’s a whole lot of craziness happening right now all over the world and in our Magic City. One thing that’s helped me stay sane is a daily gratitude practice. We still have so many things to be thankful for—here…
3 ways the Red Cross impacted Birmingham’s General Krulak and how you can help now
General Charles Krulak is one of the most influential members of the Birmingham community. I sat down with him to learn about his experience with the American Red Cross throughout the years, and why we should consider donating during the…
It’s D.I.Y. season in Birmingham—but maybe you shouldn’t take on home repairs alone
Fall is in full swing here in Birmingham, and you know what that means—D.I.Y. season. That independent go-getter spirit is common in the Magic City, but when it comes to home repair, “do it yourself” doesn’t always turn out the…
5 Tips for cyclist’s safety in Birmingham.
In light of the recent tragedy that happened on July 12, we decided to compile a list of tips on how to stay safe for local cyclists. Bikes are definitely a big thing in Birmingham and pretty much everyone has…
10 reasons every post-grad should move to Birmingham
I graduated from college in May 2019. Starting approximately June 1, 2018, I was asked this question over, and over, and over again. You know the one: “So, what’s next?” Now, this was certainly well-intended and asked out of genuine…
A sneak peek at living in the Thomas Jefferson Tower. Confessions of a Brit turned Birminghamian. Photos included.
Sometimes you know that you’ve just got to go for it! That’s what happened to me, a Welshman from the United Kingdom, who met a girl from Alabama, and eventually married her. This is my experience of moving to modern…
The mysterious booms are back in Birmingham. Did you hear them?
Mysterious booms heard across Alabama are back again after perplexing Alabamians for months last year. Many residents heard a similar boom in Birmingham again around 10 AM Friday, March 22. What happened?
Poll: Where are you headed for spring break, Birmingham?
The days are getting longer and St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. That can only mean one thing: the final countdown to spring break is here! We want to know where you’re headed, spring breakers of Bham. Take…
298 People told us why they loved Birmingham — here are the highlights
Twelve days ago, we posted a giveaway on our Instagram. To enter the giveaway, each person had to leave a comment telling us why they loved Birmingham. Reading through all 298 comments made us smile with pride knowing how much…
Birmingham I-59/20 road closures: a guide to rejecting reality
The I-59/20 road closures are about to rock our collective worlds. Starting Monday, and progressively getting worse until it gets better, nary a soul in Birmingham will be left without a touch of road rage trying to navigate in and…